Professional Studies - Reading Emphasis Requirements (MSE)

Degree Requirements

  1. In addition to satisfying all other Graduate School requirements for a degree, students must complete a minimum of 30 units of course work including (1) a thesis or (2) a capstone experience consisting of at least one of the following:  (a) a practicum, (b) a professional portfolio, or (c) a capstone seminar.  Options vary depending on the emphasis.  Those who choose practicum or portfolio may be required to complete specific courses associated with those options.

  2. All degree candidates are advised to complete EDFOUND 723/CIGENRL 723 and EDFOUND 780 within the first semester or as soon as possible after being admitted to the program.
  3. At least half of the graduate work in the degree program must be completed in courses numbered 700 or higher.
  4. The professional core has been included in each emphasis.

Some emphasis areas may require additional credits for licensure.

Additional units beyond the minimum are required for students seeking the Reading Specialist (5017) license in addition to the Reading Teacher (1316) license.

Core Courses
EDFOUND/CIGENRL 723ISSUES, PERSPECTIVES, AND DIRECTIONS: A PROFESSIONAL SEMINAR IN EDUCATION3
EDFOUND 780READING, ANALYZING, AND EVALUATING EDUCATIONAL RESEARCH3
READING 764FOUNDATIONS OF READING3
READING 766LITERACY ASSESSMENT & INTERVENTION (PREK-12)4
READING 767READING PRACTICUM: LITERACY ASSESSMENT & INTERVENTION (PREK-12)4
READING 771PLANNING AND IMPLEMENTING READING PROGRAMS3
READING 772READING IN THE CONTENT AREAS3
READING 773LITERACY RESEARCH: THEORY AND APPLICATION3
Reading-Related Elective
Select 3 units from the following:3
READING 775
SYMPOSIUM IN READING EDUCATION
Other course work approved by advisor
Choose one of the following options:3
Capstone Seminar Option (Three units and a minimum of 30 total units)
EDUINDP 789
CAPSTONE SEMINAR
Thesis Research Option (Three to six units and a minimum of 30 total units)
CIGENRL 799
THESIS RESEARCH
Total Units32